Lost & Found: Purple Passion

So I mentioned that I love recreating vintage jewelry? Here's my latest...I'm in love with it so I thought I'd share. This is a brooch of my mother-in-laws (I believe she bought it in the 60's) that she so graciously donated to my cause. I don't want to start family drama or anything, but I am seriously keeping this. No, really. You might have to fight me for it if you think otherwise. Ok, settled? Awesome. If you love this as much as I do, I have a couple of other brooches that would work in this same design; just let me know!

And, I can't take all of the credit. Thanks to my sister for helping me work out the kinks and for modeling!

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Lyndsey's Wedding

This is from my sister Lyndsey's wedding over Thanksgiving. I used glass pearls and in her necklace, found a vintage crystal brooch piece by Tiffany's that I was able to incorporate. I twisted two separate strands of different sized pearls to give it more interest. I think it turned out really well! For the bridesmaids, (as you can kind of see on me) I used much larger glass pearls, with amethyst cabochons set on posts for the earrings.

"Redlands" Necklace ($148) and Earrings ($18)

All photos courtesy of Suzy O Photography.